Is there a good website to get coin measurements and information from?
FishtailApple12
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I’m looking to make my own printed paper that i can put in my three ring binder. I need when it was minted between, mint marks it had, mass, diameter, thickness, edge type, composition, and any other useful or cool information. I’m still new to collecting and stuff but i thought this would be a fun thing to do. Can’t seem to find much information on this stuff though.
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Perhaps the Redbook ?
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What @1630Boston said.
Here is what's inside the Redbook
https://youtu.be/8k4xGi7FbR8
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Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb
Bad transactions with : nobody to date
Not a website, but all that info and more is in the Redbook.
After 50+ years in the hobby, I still use it as a reference. I can page through it quicker than trying to figure out which site has the info I need and finding the right tabs, etc.
PS Welcome @fishtaleapple12
Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb
Bad transactions with : nobody to date
Behold the MEGA Red Book! Excellent reference, and doubles as a handy step-stool.
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Wow I wasn’t expecting such quick responses. So you have to buy it? It there a cheap but reliable place to buy? I feel like the mega red is a little out of my price range lol
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/etats-unis-1.html
Will do it, but the Red Book is faster. (The US section is diluted with a lot of patterns).
You can often find used copies of the Red Book at yard sales and online,
if you just want the basic info and don't care if the retail prices are out of date.
HERE is a thread i started \.
The standard Redbook is about $15. Check Amazon or a local Barnes and Noble. It will be the best $15 you'll ever spend on the hobby. I'm willing to bet that nearly every experienced collector on this site had one when they started and used it regularly.
The standard issue of the Redbook is about $15 and can be found online anywhere as well as in coin shops and larger book chains. You really only have to buy it once, or once every half-dozen years or so, and can give you everything at your fingertips.
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Check the PCGS Coin Facts web site. There's a wealth of information there and it's free.
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I’ll check out the red book options but use numista for a temporary option. Thanks guys I’ve heard of the red book but I didn’t even know what it was. I’ll definitely come back here because i know ill have more questions lol
@fishtaleapple12.... Welcome aboard. Yes, get the Redbook. Best investment for a new collector.... All the old collectors already have them... several copies. Cheers, RickO
I'd recommend PCGS CoinFacts. It's free on the app store and has all the info you'll need. It also fits in your pocket.
https://www.pcgs.com/apps?gclid=CjwKCAjw3K2XBhAzEiwAmmgrApsFLHfCfwjHfRV3lOUEcGfuIG_CmYdrJGNSggTtLYSBVo_vebhuyRoCWZoQAvD_BwE
There's also a website, no download needed, but I'd suggest the app if you'll use it a lot.
Young Numismatist
https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts
Collector, occasional seller